WAEC subject combinations for Mathematics; www.waecdirect.org

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Course	Mathematics
Qualification	B.Sc
How many years	3 – 4 Years
Who can study this course?	Science student
Number of universities	121

Is Mathematics a good course in Nigeria and what is the salary?

Yes, Mathematics is a good course in Nigeria with plenty of job roles to explore. There is no standard salary for any job in Nigeria. It depends on where you get the job. Mathematics graduates typically earn between ₦70,000 and ₦350,000 net per month.

Mathematics is competitive and quite popular amongst science students in secondary school. From our records, 121 Nigerian universities offer this degree course.

So while you are here to get information on the O level subject combination for Mathematics, we also expect you consider the total number of students currently studying Mathematics and the employment rate we will show you below so that you will know what you are up against when you choose to study this course.

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WAEC Subject Combinations For Mathematics

In WAEC, NECO or GCE, you are expected to register a maximum of 9 subjects for a Mathematics degree. You can register for less than 9 subjects if you are resitting.

However, you must have at least 5 credit passes amongst the 9 subjects listed below before you can gain admission into any Nigerian university to study for a Mathematics degree.

Remember, the requirement you’re about to read is also applicable to all o level examinations. (WAEC, NECO and GCE). We have painstakingly highlighted (in red) the core subjects on which you must obtain credit before you can gain admission. Any subject with blue colour means, a pass is allowed.

If however, you fail one of the core subjects, you should read through each university’s special requirements for this course below to see if there is a university that may accept another subject in lieu of the one you failed. The 9 WAEC/NECO/GCE subject combinations for Mathematics in Nigeria are:

Mathematics
English
Civic Education
Trade Subject
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Further Mathematics/Geography
Any Nigerian Language

If you have your O level result already and the subjects you have is not the same as the admission requirement that is the required O level subject combinations to study Mathematics, don’t give up. You should consider other Mathematics similar courses or take a look at Polytechnic or College of Education related course subject requirements.

You can also study online with a foreign university right from your bedroom or apply for a scholarship to study abroad. Education is now a choice. And please before you make a decision on which University to choose, please read useful guides on how to choose a course and university

JAMB subject combination for Mathematics

For this degree, you are also required to register for 4 subjects and English is compulsory. More so, your JAMB score and your POST UTME score will determine the cumulative score that the university will use to decide your candidacy for admission.

You should score 250 or above in JAMB to stand a better chance of gaining admission to study Mathematics. You can still gain admission if you score between 180-200 upward but you do not stand a chance with those who had scored higher. Try out JAMB Admission Simulator.

The 4 JAMB subject combination for Mathematics are:

English
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Mathematics

If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for Mathematics, you are expected to have;

Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and any other science subject.
NCE with at least merit in Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Economics

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List of Universities offering Mathematics in Nigeria

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
Abia State University, Uturu
University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
Achievers University, Owo
Adamawa State University Mubi (ADSU)
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
Adeleke University Ede (AUE)
Augustine University
Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (ACU)
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
Bauchi State University, Gadau
Bauchi State University, Gadau
Bayero University, Kano
Baze University
University of Benin (UNIBEN) with options in Computer Science and Statistics.
ECWA Bingham University, New Karu
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
Bowen University, Iwo
Benue State University, Makurdi
Caleb University, Lagos
Chrisland University
Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
Coal City University Enugu State
Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
Cross River State University of Science & Technology, Calabar (CRUTECH)
Crescent University (CUAB)
Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State,
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki,
Edo University Iyamo
Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
Ekiti State University, Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
Eastern Palm University Ogboko
Imo State, Evangel University, Akaeze
Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD)
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
Federal University Gashua, Yobe (FUUmar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua
Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA)
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA)
Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOTUOKE)
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI)
Fountain Unversity, Oshogbo
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
Gregory University, Uturu
Gombe State University Gombe
Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
University of Ibadan (UI)
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa (SLU)
University of Jos (UNIJOS)
Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
Al-Qalam University, Katsina
Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil (KUST)
Kebbi State University, Kebbi
Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Landmark University, Omu-Aran
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)
Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
Legacy University, Okija Anambra State,
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY)
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
University of Mkar, Mkar
Mountain Top University
Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA)
Northwest University Kano (NWU)
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN),
Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
Obong University, Obong Ntak
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa (OSUSTECH)
Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU)
Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
Redeemer’s University, Mowe
Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom,
River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST)
Salem University, Lokoja
Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
Sokoto State University
Southwestern University, Oku Owa
Summit University
Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED)
Taraba State University, Jalingo (TSUJ)
Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU)
Hezekiah University, Umudi
Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
Kings University, Ode Omu (UNIKINGS)
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
University of Uyo
Veritas University, Abuja
Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
Yobe State University, Damaturu

Estimated number of students currently studying Mathematics in Nigerian Universities is 75,160

Mathematics has 62% employment rate in Nigeria

Admission Rate:

Mathematics has 25% admission rate.

Cut-off Mark for Mathematics

As you can see, more than one University offers Mathematics. This means the cut-off mark for Mathematics will vary. However, from aggregate, the cut off mark is 250. You can still gain admission if you score between 180-200 upward but you do not stand a chance with those who had scored higher.

Mathematics is how many years course?

In Nigeria, if you gain admission to study a Mathematics degree course at the university through JAMB UTME, you will study Mathematics for four years. If you gain admission through direct entry, you will study this course for three years. And of course, there is room for more years if you have an extension; the aftermath of carryover courses.